Jack Martinez
Reporter
Jack Martinez is a writer from Great Falls, Montana. He attended Stanford University, where he studied the Classics and received training in archaeology. He currently covers national politics for Newsweek.
Dr. Dre's New Album, 'Compton,' Streamed 25 Million Times
The new "Straight Outta Compton" tie-in record received a huge audience on Apple Music
New Cormac McCarthy Book, 'The Passenger,' Unveiled
The public just got a glimpse of the author's mysterious upcoming novel.
Federal Forecasters Predict the Strongest El Niño Since 1950
Warming temperatures in the East Pacific could lead to record-setting weather changes.
Child Who Befriended Crows, Became Viral Sensation, Targeted by Lawsuit
A Seattle family whose daughter became famous on the Internet for befriending wild crows has now been hit with a $200,000 lawsuit
Perseid Meteor Shower in Photos
The annual Perseid meteor shower was captured in photos from around the world last night.
Black Lives Matter Activists Disrupt Jeb Bush Rally
The Republican presidential candidate's town hall meeting in North Las Vegas ended amid chants of "Black lives matter."
HBO Lands 'Sesame Street'
A new partnership between the premium TV provider and the children's Muppet show will make episodes available for early streaming.
California Is the First State to Ban 'Ferguson Juries' in Violent Cases
Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills intended to address police violence, in response to a yearlong pattern of killings across the nation.
Students Say They Can Guess NFL Play Calling 75 Percent of the Time
A new statistical model anticipates run and pass plays in real NFL games, and could become an indispensable tool for coaches.
Highlights From Ronda Rousey's Reddit AMA
The undefeated MMA fighter isn't scared of Floyd Mayweather, but she wouldn't fight the monster from "300"
'The Universe Is Slowly Dying'
A new study of distant galaxies confirms the theory that the energy produced by the universe's stars and galaxies is decreasing over time
Group of Scientists Backs Obama on Iran
Twenty-nine leading American scientists said the Iran deal would not give too much ground.
Scott Walker Plans to Approve NBA Arena With $250 Million in Taxpayer Money
The Wisconsin governor and GOP presidential candidate says he'll sign a bill to construct the stadium.
How to Follow Your Favorite GOP Candidate During Thursday's Debate
#GOPDebate was trending on Twitter heading into Thursday night's event in Cleveland, OH.
Candidates Come Out Strong in First GOP Debate
Ten GOP hopefuls trade barbs on topics that include the economy, foreign policy and immigration.
Second-Tier Candidates Square Off Before Main Republican Debate
Participants included former Texas Governor Rick Perry and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum.
Why Search Engines Are Capable of Deciding Elections
A new study found that the order of search engine results can sway voter preference enough to significantly affect elections.
Killing Nuclear Deal Would Accelerate Iran's Path to a Bomb: Obama
President Barack Obama rebutted critiques of the Iran deal in a speech Wednesday, urging lawmakers not to put the U.S. on the road to war.
Chronic Marijuana Use in Male Teens Not Linked to Later Issues
New research failed to link teenage marijuana use to depression, cancer, and other ailments
Major Airlines Ban Hunting Trophies
Delta, United and American Airlines will no longer transport big game hunting trophies.
Dr. Dre Announces New Album, Releases Tracklist
'Compton: The Soundtrack' will be Dre's first solo record since 1999
Iran Proclaims Ban on American Nuclear Inspectors
Officials on state TV said inspectors from the U.S. will not be allowed to access nuclear facilities, confirming the State Department's predictions.
'The Future Of Earth's Forests Is Highly Uncertain'
Scientists expect global warming to impede forests' ability to absorb the Earth's carbon.
The Dog Ate My Cellphone: A History of Tom Brady's Deflategate Explanations
Since the "Ballghazi" story first broke, Tom Brady has stood pat in his denial of any involvement in deflating footballs.
Testifying Before Senate, Kerry Vows That Iran 'Will Not Get a Weapon'
At Wednesday's hearing Senators contemplated war and accused administration officials of capitulating.
Jen Welter Just Became the First Female Coach in the NFL
Welter will be coaching inside linebackers for the Arizona Cardinals.
'If We Walk Away, We Walk Away Alone,' Kerry Warns Lawmakers on Iran Deal
Obama administration officials argued that the new agreement is not about "trusting" Iran.
'Leaky' Vaccines May Create Stronger Viruses
Experiments conducted with so-called "leaky vaccines" confirmed a long-debated theory.
U.S. Report on Human Trafficking Upgrades Cuba and Malaysia
Rights groups question better grades for countries with which the U.S. seeks closer ties